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- Robertson of London
- Writing and Watercolor
Paint Box
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- A BEAUTIFULLY
HAND MADE SOLID WALNUT BOX FROM THE 1850'S
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- This brass bound
campaign style box is a treasure with its gothic brass "Bat
Wing" corners,
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The brass handles swing out to transport this gem.
- The cartouche
centered on the top has never been engraved.
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- The box contains
- A Robertson palette,
- Several original Robertson
Paint Blocks ,and a number of others by other companies including
a partial Chinese ink stick
- A stick of red sealing
wax -used to seal letters. (partially used)
- Some Water and Ink wells
(probably of a later date)
- A working lock with Key
(though it is worn and now loose in the lock)
- There are a couple of
pencils and an ink nib, and a later Victorian pencil led holder
- Several pieces of hand
made vellum paper of a later date- probably by the Whatman co.
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- Size: approx.
12 7/8" wide x 9 5/8" deep x 4 15/16" high
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- Above: The Logo For
C. Robertson & Co Back of the porcelain palette
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a couple of
the paint blocks in the box.
Shown enlarged
for detail.
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This box has patina from use,
some scratches, nicks and paint stains here and there.
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- All serve to give it authentic
patina. A wonderful box , lovingly used by the artist.
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